Outstanding Drama + Updates

Hello my future readers, (meaning I have no readers right now but I anticipate some in the future)
This Outstanding Drama will be short - so I'm just going to say a few things first.
1: Apparently my blog has been syndicated? This is where I anticipate my other readers coming from. Not sure if everyone gets syndicated - I'm not feeling optimistic. That was what that blog dig thing is below.
2: For any readers happening to stumble upon this - I, in my infinite time, have started a forum where tv lovers can discuss (because I can't find any already existing ones that are good). Unfortunately, I'm the only user on this forum. There are extremely few posts right now (3 to be exact), but with more than one user it could really be a success! The site is: tvmania.motionforum.net/ (if it's not a link just copy and paste. I'm not really sure how to do those linker things).
I think that is all!
3: Comic-con is going on now! Ah! I'm so jealous of everyone there! One day I will go. If ever you need someone to go with, readers, know that if you aren't a murderer I will go with you!
4: I did a brief read over a bit of my previous post - and wow do I have some weird errors in there. I may go back and correct them, probably not. I do apologize but I type these late at night and so I'm tired and I don't proofread because - well I just don't. Hopefully you'll all find it in your hearts to forgive me! Good night all!
Now:
Outstanding Drama Series Nominees:
Breaking Bad
Dexter
The Good Wife
Lost
Mad Men
True Blood

Alright. Let me start by saying I do not watch almost all of these shows. Some of them I have never seen. So, if you're looking for a well-informed, moderately unbiased opinion, look elsewhere. Really, I don't care all that much about who gets nominated as long as Lost is nominated. So, instead of doing who should've been nominated, let's talk about who should win and, unfortunately, who will win.

Who Should Win: Lost. No doubt in my mind. Now, before you Mad Men throw eggs at me, listen to my reasoning. Lost isn't a regular show. It isn't episodic. It has a long, arching storyline. And in 2010 six years of storytelling came to a close. Now, let me explain why this is anything but pointless rambling. A show like Mad Men (the only other show in the category I have watched), you can watch an episode here and there and you're totally fine. With any show, you're better off watching all of them, but basically, you can pull it off. Lost is different. To make sense of it, you had to watch every episode, and millions did. We sat down every week. Why was it that Lost is this way and Mad Men isn't? Lost is one gigantic story. There are some points where things are resolved or certain threads of the story end, but basically from the minute Jack opens his eye to the minute he closes it - it's a big story. Some may argue that the Maddest Men is also one big story, as is every show, and that's half right - but the fact that you can still understand what's going on if you jump in during the middle of the show's run is proof that this is not one big, long story. Another way to illustrate it: Could you read chapter 7 of the fifth Harry Potter book and know what's going on? Nope. Could you watch episode 5 of season 4 (is this the constant?) and know what's going on? Nope. SO, this is where and why Lost stands apart as being great (much like The Cheese). Lost ended it's story this year. It took six seasons of tumultuous relationships and WTF (meaning why the face) moments and ended with the majority of their cult fan-base satisfied. This isn't a small feat. Coming from a only slightly-experienced story writer - ending a story is about one bajillion times harder than writing the middle of your story. The middle of your story could be when the aliens attack and the world starts exploding. However, when you get to the end, you're tasked with the question "why?" Why is this story being told? Where are we now as opposed to where we started? And the most important question: What was the point? Why did you tell the story of flight oceanic 815? What was it really about? What do you want people to be thinking about? Turns out, the writers knew the answers to these questions (we're looking at you The Sopranos) and turns out, in my opinion, the answers were pretty great. Perfection. The series finale of Lost is something I don't think anyone expected, yet the majority loved. If you can do that? You get an Emmy. Not just for writing (as the finale MUST or I may cry), but for all the parts that worked so smoothly - acting, music, directing (gosh yes, that directing was incredible), and all other things that contribute to: an outstanding drama series. Case closed. Lost: if you don't win the Emmy this year - know that you deserved it.
Who will win: Mad Men. So, I've watched Mad Men. I'm a casual watcher. In the famous words of Jeff Winger: "I don't understand the appeal at all." I'm sure there's some reason it's so highly critically praised. But other than some sweet costumes: I'm totally confused. So, unfortunately I just can't fathom a reason why it should win. If you've got one: please enlighten me! Should I watch more? Here's my issues with it: I don't find it involving/exciting or anything like that. I don't care what happens to Betty or Don or that receptionist or that other guy. They all just kind of waltz around being high-class and glamourous. It's good. But is it outstanding? I'm not sold.

Give me your thoughts and opinions! I'd love to talk about the other nominees, but I'm really not into these types of dramas. (I'm more sci-fi, less serial killers, crystal meth creators, married to the president, and I have a strong aversion to vampires).
OH let me talk quickly about True Blood's nomination. I've never watched it, but based on the analysis of the nominations - i'm dumbfounded by this one. How can something be nominated in a category which encompasses all other categories but not be nominated in any of the other categories (major categories at least). I've heard good things about it - I'm just a bit confused as to how it slipped in over something like Friday Night Lights which at least got lead acting nominations. (And has a lot of buzz surrounding it - should I watch it?) Anyways, that's all I have for you folks tonight.

hello there. it said to copy and paste this onto my blog. so i did.

My First Post

Hello world! I'm ready to tell everyone my deepest, darkest thoughts (or a few of them) and share way too much about my life! No, I'm kidding. My actual vision for this blog would be more of a movie/tv critique, but I'm also an extremely amateur writer, so possibly posting a bit of my writing as well? At this point, I don't have much to say. I know I must be getting many followers just by doing this. Well, I may as well jump right in and start discussing the 2010 Emmy nominations! (Just outstanding comedy series for tonight!)

Outstanding Comedy Series (Actual Nominees):

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Glee

Modern Family

Nurse Jackie

The Office

30 Rock

Outstanding Comedy Series (My Picks):

Glee

Modern Family

The Big Bang Theory

Community

Better Off Ted

The Office (yes, I know)

OK, so let me start by saying (I love you) (sorry, I took a quick break to reference "Hello" by... Lionel Richie? I think so) ANYWAYS, I know a few of my picks are wrong. OK, no all of my picks are right EXCEPT for The Office. The Office had a bad year, but it was not without highlights - the Jam wedding, introduction of Ellie Kemper (Erin) and Gabe. It also had it's lowlights - I'd take David Wallace over a dog-obsessed Kathy Bates any day of the week, and the majority of the season was just flat out boring! However, HIMYM and 30 Rock also had a slump season and it's not like I'm saying I'd want it to win.

First off of my good picks: Glee. If the world were a perfect place, anyone EXCEPT RMurphz would be in charge of Glee. Don't get me wrong, I loved Glee's first half season, however the second half already felt tired and the writing was just poor. (The whole "Rachel's mom" storyline? I smell "someone wanted to get Idina Menzel on the show"). I find that I more look forward to the music than anything else. I will really get down to all of my issues with Glee at a later date, so now I will just glow about the good things. The acting begs almost no complaints (we're looking at you, Cory Monteith), and it is a generally great underdog concept. The show is uplifting and is the most original show to come around in a long time. I would not be disappointed to see Glee take home the trophy - though I wouldn't say it's the most deserving, which leads me to...

Modern Family! The brightest star on comedy this year was without a doubt Modern Family. Writing about Glee, I almost got into a rant about all my issues with it, but I simply can't with the show I now call "Mod Fam." There is no weak link in this ensemble cast, nor is there many writing screw-ups (actually, none that come to mind). It's simply a show that I cannot criticize, and that is saying something. It's laugh-out-loud-hysterical, but it drifts away from most racist or sexual humor that can sometimes lead to those uncomfortable moments. Not only that, it's more than just silly (we're looking at you, 30 Rock), it's got a lot of heart, and all of it is very real. (I feel better whenever I think about the Family Portrait finale). As far as I'm concerned, this is the only nominated show that really DESERVES the Emmy. If I had a ballot - I'd be voting for you Mod Fam!

The Big Bang Theory - the biggest slip-up by Emmy voters was not nominating The Big Bang Theory. It's the most watched comedy show in the 18-49 demo, and it's really hysterical. Though I still think Mod Fam would beat it out, it deserves to be recognized because it truly is Outstanding. I've said it before, I'll say it again: Dr. Sheldon Cooper for the win! (You may also notice my blog is entitled bazinga. Big Bang has opened up a whole new world of pop culture referencing and has become it's own little phenomenon). Which leads me to...

Community. The second biggest slip up by Emmy voters was not nominating this charmer of a show. The first episodes of Community weren't very good, there's no denying it. After a few episodes, however, it becomes so charming, sweet, and extremely funny. (I think Abed talking in a Batman voice for the entire episode is really what hooked me). Similar to Mod Fam, this is a cast with no weak links or weak characters. There isn't one character/actor I would change, and speaking as the previous "anti-Chevy-Chase," that's also saying something. The show also brings the laughs and the heart-warming, and for sure has my viewership for it's next season - something that I can't say about a lot of the shows mentioned.

Better Off Ted - Oh BOT, why did no one watch you? I will be honest, this show isn't as good as Mod Fam or Community, but it still ranks lightyears above The Office/30 Rock. Yes, no one watched it, but it was still awesome! It had a strong cast of characters and definitely brought the funny more than any show out there. It at times lacked heart, but when it did have heart it was so subtle yet amazing yet... AH! It was just so good. Again, had BOT been nominated I would've been thrilled to see it take home an Emmy. Alas.

Now to those despicable shows that couldn't edge their way onto my list but did edge their way onto the Emmy Ballot:

Curb Your Enthusiasm: I've heard it's good, but I've never watched it. So... I don't have too much to say. Do I feel it mostly got nominated because of it's Seinfeld reunion? Yup. Again, I don't have too much to say.

Nurse Jackie: I have heard NOTHING (from anyone except the lovely internet) about this show. I'm not sure if anyone watches it? I have heard that it is more of a drama than anything else. In my mind, it's just the show that stole Big Bang Theory's spot, so I feel insane amounts of bitterness tomorrow. Do I feel it got nominated based off the very presence of a Sopranos alumni? Absolutely.

30 Rock: The very bane of my existence. I tried to be a good sport for 30 Rock. I watched it's first seasons. However, partway through this season, I had to stop. I honestly sit there, wondering, who enjoys this? Who thinks this is funny, sweet, or clever? I love Tina Fey, I honestly do, but this show would be pushing it with winning one emmy - let alone the stack it's accumulated. It's true that the competition hasn't been stiff, but I truly hope with the edition of this year's new comedies, it's run will be over. Again, I would say that Community deserves this recognition over 30 Rock any day of the week.

That's it for Outstanding Comedy. I will hopefully get to Outstanding Drama tomorrow! Good night, and good luck, my fellow bloggers!